Sanford Hospice
Sioux Falls, SD · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 431502)
CMS process measure: 99.56 (state average 96.88 — above state average)
Serves: 91 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (605) 312-5500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sanford Hospice is rated 3 stars by family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.56 is above the South Dakota state average of 96.88.
Sanford Hospice serves 91 ZIP codes from its office in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in Minnehaha County.
Yes, Sanford Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 431502, since 1988); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sanford Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, serving families in Minnehaha County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 28, 1988.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Sanford Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Of those surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of important care processes, Sanford Hospice scored 99.56, compared with a South Dakota state average of 96.88 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and that 71.5% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
Sanford Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 91 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent publicly reported vintage available. Where a measure is not mentioned, it has not been published by CMS for this hospice, which is often related to smaller reported patient counts rather than an indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Sanford Hospice is Medicare-certified under CCN 431502, certified since September 28, 1988, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, Sanford Hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 84% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Sanford Hospice's CMS composite process score is 99.56, compared with a South Dakota state average of 96.88, putting it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare data lists Sanford Hospice as serving 91 ZIP codes from its Sioux Falls, South Dakota office in Minnehaha County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 91 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Sanford Hospice is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can inform families' research, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed directly for care performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Sanford Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 28, 1988.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is generally for people with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided. Please contact Sanford Hospice at (605) 312-5500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the process for beginning care. Please contact Sanford Hospice directly at (605) 312-5500 to learn how to start services, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and ownership type — all of which are reported for Sanford Hospice above. For specifics on care team, availability, and services, contact the hospice directly at (605) 312-5500.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sanford Hospice (CCN 431502) directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/431502?state=SD.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.